FSC: 5920 — Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors
FSG: 59 — Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
General Description
The Protector,telephone, cataloged under National Stock Number 5920-00-160-4909, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5920 (Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 6 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
5920-00-160-4909
Item Name
Protector,telephone
FSC / FSG
5920 / 59 — Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors
Status
ACTIVE
Usage Design
INDOOR
Wire Quantity
1
Protective Component Quantity
6
Accessory Identifying Number
423-2307 PART NO. AND 423-12 PART NO. AND 423-13 PART NO. AND 423-1307 PART NO.
Accessory Controlling Agency
COOK ELECTRIC CO.,COOK ELECTRIC CO.,COOK ELECTRIC CO.,COOK ELECTRIC CO.
Mounting Configuration
MTG BASE W/0NE 5/32 IN. DIA MTG HOLE IN CENTER IN
Protective Component Name
TELEPHONE PROTECTOR BLOCK,SPRING,SPRING,SPRING
Usage Design
FOR CENTRAL OFFICE USE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P)
Criticality Code
X
⇄Related Items6
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
5977-00-228-7939POSSIBLE MATCH
BRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
Possible match (shared part number)
5895-00-682-8786POSSIBLE MATCH
COVER,ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION E
Possible match (shared part number)
5950-00-752-4808POSSIBLE MATCH
TRANSFORMER,AUDIO FREQUENCY
Possible match (shared part number)
6150-01-138-4359POSSIBLE MATCH
POWER STRIP,ELECTRICAL OUTLET
Possible match (shared part number)
5950-01-357-0197POSSIBLE MATCH
TRANSFORMER,PULSE
Possible match (shared part number)
5310-01-718-587360515POSSIBLE MATCH
WASHER,FLAT
Possible match (shared part number)Aerovironment, Inc.
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
605-15
3/9Design control — primary reference
Northern Telecom Inc Telecom Distribution Div
Related Parts
5977-00-228-7939POSSIBLE MATCH
BRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
5895-00-682-8786POSSIBLE MATCH
COVER,ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION E
5950-00-752-4808POSSIBLE MATCH
TRANSFORMER,AUDIO FREQUENCY
6150-01-138-4359POSSIBLE MATCH
POWER STRIP,ELECTRICAL OUTLET
5950-01-357-0197POSSIBLE MATCH
TRANSFORMER,PULSE
5310-01-718-5873POSSIBLE MATCH
WASHER,FLAT
60515
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 5920-00-160-4909?
NSN 5920-00-160-4909 is a Protector,telephone, classified under FSC 5920, Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 5920-00-160-4909?
6 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5977-00-228-7939, 5895-00-682-8786, 5950-00-752-4808. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 5920-00-160-4909?
Key specifications for 5920-00-160-4909: Overall Height: 2.870 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Usage Design: INDOOR; Wire Quantity: 1; Protective Component Quantity: 6. 8 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 5920-00-160-4909 hazardous material?
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.